Table 5

Satisfaction and usability characteristics of participants’ indoor footwear

Overall satisfaction(Very) unsatisfiedNeutral(Very) satisfied
7 (2)14 (4)79 (22)
Positive usability characteristics Not or hardly presentNeutral(Very much) present
Good durability50 (14)50 (14)
Easy maintenance10 (3)29 (8)61 (17)
Appealing footwear57 (16)43 (12)
Negative usability characteristics Not or hardly presentNeutral(Very much) present
Too much sweating*85 (22)15 (4)
Too heavy*88 (23)8 (2)4 (1)
Cold feet†89 (24)11 (3)
Difficult to donn and doff89 (25)7 (2)4 (1)
Too tight fit†93 (25)4 (1)4 (1)
Ulceration†93 (25)4 (1)4 (1)
Skin irritation†93 (25)4 (1)4 (1)
  • Data expressed as % (n) of responders.

  • *Missing data n=2.

  • †Missing data n=1.